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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.09, 1,209.20 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.09, 1,209.20 and 286.20 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.09 : 1,209.20 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.09/1,209.20 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.09x = 1,209.20 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.09x = 346,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,071.61/806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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